plural promos
Synonyms of promonext
often attributive
: a promotional announcement, blurb, or appearance

Examples of promo in a Sentence

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Punk notoriously flamed out of AEW after a biblical shoot promo at the 2022 AEW All Out Media Scrum. Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026 His post contained a screenshot of a Deadline article with promo images from the film. Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 20 Aug. 2026 After entering the promo code, drivers can receive up to three hours per parking session, costing $1 per hour. Amaia Gavica, Miami Herald, 18 Aug. 2026 Zendaya is a two-time champ, but the nom is the reward this time for the star who didn’t acknowledge the recognition once during her double blockbuster promo tour blitz this summer. Joyce Eng, Entertainment Weekly, 13 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for promo

Word History

Etymology

short for promotional

First Known Use

1946, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of promo was in 1946

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“Promo.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/promo. Accessed 23 Aug. 2026.

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